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What type of feed system is best for my pig farm?
What type of feed system is best for my pig farm? This infographic takes you through the process of deciding which type of feed system is most suitable for your pig farm, and how to improve feed efficiency on your current system. This infographic was developed as part of the WetFeed Project which looked […]
19 December 2020
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs
2027 Sectoral Road Map: Pigs A new Teagasc 2027 Sectoral Road Map for Pigs was published on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. It includes: Market and policy issues; Potential shape and size of sector in 2027; Environmental & land use implications; Technical performance indicators; Research & technology transfer actions and Comment. A new […]
18 December 2020
Seaweeds for foods and feeds
0 Seaweeds for foods and feeds Seaweeds grow in all of the Earth’s coastal climatic zones and have numerous colours, shapes and uses. Although consumed widely in Japan as an important dietary source of fibre and vitamins; in the Western hemisphere, they are overlooked as a nutrition source. Maria Hayes, Food Researcher explains […]
3 December 2020
Insects as Food
0 Insects as Food Considering increasing global population and increasing demand for proteins, the current food production system cannot be sufficient to meet this demand. And so, emerging protein sources need to be considered and evaluated. Carlos Álvarez García Food Researcher tells of the promise of edible insects Edible Insects Edible insects are […]
1 December 2020
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The soil microbiome and soil health
0 The soil microbiome and soil health Soils are very important for all life on earth. Everyone understands that soils provide food, as plants and animals grow and develop from the nutrients they contain. However, there are some less obvious functions of soil and Aoife Duff Teagasc Soils Researcher details these here Image […]
1 December 2020
New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc
New findings in ash dieback research by Teagasc Ash dieback is an invasive disease that is causing great damage to ash trees in Ireland and is likely to continue doing so in the following decades. Dr Miguel Nemesio-Gorriz, Research Officer, Teagasc Forestry discusses the findings of three studies carried out by Teagasc […]
20 November 2020
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way The decision to drain a particular field or area of the farm will incur substantial capital investment. It should, therefore, be based on the potential return on the investment. What are the benefits of improved drainage to a grassland […]
13 November 2020
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing For Science Week, Teagasc Walsh Scholar Ricardo Uribe Alvarez introduces his project on 3D Dairy. In Teagasc Moorepark, we’re looking at using dairy ingredients to make 3D printed dairy snacks. 3D printing is a process of building solid objects layer […]
12 November 2020